Identify/define topic: means “porous bone” characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue
History/Origin of item: John Hunter discovered the cause of Osteoporosis, which is remodeling. Remodeling is when a new bone is laid in the body, the old one is absorbed or destroyed.
2. Signs/Symptoms-Emily
Specific examples: : Pain, height loss, sudden and severe back pain, thinned bones or broken bones
How long they should last before concern: : Normally, by the time the symptoms are apparent Osteoporosis is already advanced
Genetic, hereditary or environmental factors: Having a family history of Osteoporosis, being white or Asian, being small, thin and old.
3. Treatment/Managing the problem-Pablo
If treatment is available, examples and details listed: medicine, exercise
Role of diet: decrease alcohol intake and calcium and vitamin D
Role of exercise: regularly but don’t do exercises that may injure weakened bones
Role of medicine: to increase bone formation
Role of family support given: help quit smoking
Management of problem short-term: medicine
Management of problem long-term: diet
Impact on the individual and family: help them move
Impact on the family: hereditary being past down
Statistics integrated into the data: 10 million people have osteoporosis in US
4. What I learned/3 WOW’s-Michael
New information learned: in the us million people have osteoporosis
New information learned: one in two Caucasian women will fracture a bone to osteoporosis in her lifetime
New information learned: osteoporosis is not a condition exclusive to the elderly – it can strike at any age
Research-
Topic
1. Definition- Emily
2. Signs/Symptoms-Emily
3. Treatment/Managing the problem-Pablo
4. What I learned/3 WOW’s-Michael
5. Resource-Michael